A mechanical failure, specifically a problem with the main rotor, caused the fatal DPS helicopter crash in Flagstaff, according to a preliminary NTSB report.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a pilot was practicing an emergency landing when the wind conditions suddenly changed.

Trooper-paramedic Hunter Bennett and pilot Robert Skankey died when their helicopter crashed during active shooter pursuit in Flagstaff last month.

A trusted mentor. A teammate. A pair of professionals who embodied a commitment to others. That's how trooper-paramedic Hunter Bennett and aviation supervisor pilot Robert Skankey were described at a ...